Click image to zoom
The Palafoxiana Library
Old books are being exhibited inside the Palafoxiana Library, located in the heart of the Historic Center of the city of Puebla, founded in 1646 by Bishop Juan de Palafox y Mendoza, and considered the first public library in America. Its collection, sheltered in cedar shelves, includes approximately 45,000 books, on August 9, 2024, in Puebla, Mexico. (Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepx Group) (Photo by Eyepix/NurPhoto)
Photo Details
| Photo ID | #11465606 |
|---|---|
| Date Taken | |
| Location | N/A |
| Photographer | Eyepix/NurPhoto |
| Category | Arts, Culture and Entertainment |
| Copyright | © 2026 NurPhoto - Eyepix/NurPhoto |
Related Keywords
México
Puebla
Palafox
palafoxiana library
culture
history
travel
library
mexico
art
founded in 1646
Bishop Juan de Palafox y Mendoza founder
first public library in America
latin america
book collection
books
exhibition
Old books
Palafoxiana Library
Historic Center
Puebla
founded 1646
Bishop Juan de Palafox y Mendoza
first public library
America
cedar shelves
45
000 books
collection
August 9
2024
Puebla Mexico
Carlos Santiago
Eyepx Group
Eyepix
NurPhoto
exhibition
public library
cedar wood
historic library
Mexican heritage
cultural site
book preservation
library history
bibliophile destination
colonial architecture
literary collection
heritage site
historic books
library exhibition
book heritage
historic preservation.
2026 NurPhoto. All rights reserved.
This image is the property of NurPhoto and is protected under international copyright laws.